This thesis deals with the research question of why in some cases of interstate arbitration, the arbitral award is not respected? The aim is to use the international relations theory to analyse the factors that influence non-compliance with arbitral awards. The first chapter gives theoreticaland conceptual frameworks that examine the role of arbitration and international law, as well as sovereignty, and the influence of national interests on award compliance. They use classical theories of international relations to understand the behavior of states in the case of interstate arbitration. The second chapter is a case study of the arbitration between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China. The third chapter is a case study of the arbitration between the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Croatia. In both case studies, the analysis of the factors that could affect compliance with the verdict is key.
Methodology includes a qualitative analysis of secondary sources, public statements and official documents to assess the influence of various factors on the state's behavior. The results of the analysis show that compliance with arbitral awards is significantly influenced by the intertwining of sovereignty, national interests, and the strength of international norms.
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